Welcome upcoming degree candidates!
138th Commencement
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Buffalo State Sports Arena
Celebrating:
December 2009 graduates
May 2010 degree candidates
August 2010 degree candidates
Tickets are required. There is no charge for tickets. Ticket distribution begins April 14. Details TBA.
Information is mailed during spring break to permanent addresses of degree candidates who apply for their degrees by the appropriate deadlines.
This main commencement page is updated during the fall semester. The remainder of the Web site contains 2009 information. It will be updated during the spring semester.
Graduation VS. Commencement
Graduation occurs upon approval of your completed degree requirements. Diplomas are mailed up to six weeks following review of your records at the completion of your final term of study.
Commencement is the ceremony celebrating your graduation. Diplomas are not distributed at commencement.
Bachelor's Degree Application Deadlines
For December 2009: September 11, 2009.
For May 2010: February 5, 2010.
For August 2010 to be included in the Commencement program booklet: February 19.
For August 2010 if you neither wish to participate in the Commencement ceremony nor be included in the program booklet: June 4, 2010.
Master's Degree/C.A.S. Application Deadlines
For December 2009: October 1, 2009.
For May 2010: February 1, 2010.
For August 2010 to be included in the Commencement program booklet: February 1, 2010.
For August 2010 if you neither wish to participate in the Commencement ceremony nor be included in the program booklet: June 1, 2010.
Watch it Live!
View the ceremonies via video streaming.
MAIN PAGE UPDATED: October 14, 2009